Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting! Posted here are some easy knitting instructions for beginners.
The thickness of the yarn may vary along its length; a slub is a much thicker section in which a mass of fibers is incorporated into the yarn. In fact the oldest patterns of lace knitting were made by the fisherman, and they are very strong can not be ripped. Skeins and balls are generally sold with a yarn-band, a label that describes the yarn's weight, length, dye lot, fiber content, washing instructions, suggested needle size, likely gauge, etc.
Thus, a simple way to change gauge is to use different needles, which is the basis of uneven knitting. If you are crafty at all, try your hand at knitting a baby blanket. A slip knot is where you wrap the yarn over the needle from front to back, over the working yarn, and through loop, pull taut but not tight.
You also will usually want to stick with chunky yarns (this is a good use for "novelty" yarns, which have lots of texture and are usually thick but also light and fluffy), since they knit up quickly so you can make more presents. Most new knitters should start with some of the basic patterns listed above and work on mastering basic stitches.
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